Learning Support Assistant (Maternity cover)

Saint John Bosco College; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint John Bosco College in London is inviting applications for a Learning Support Assistant on a fixed-term basis to 22 July 2027. The role is 20.5 hours per week across Monday to Wednesday, term-time only (39 weeks per annum).

The post focuses on supporting pupils with special educational needs, including literacy and communication development. The successful candidate will assist in mainstream classrooms 1:1 and in small groups, helping students with SEN to develop independence, social

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience supporting secondary students with SEN desirable.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Committed, reliable with empathetic nature.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN in the mainstream classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Develop students’ literacy and communication skills.
• Contribute to a supportive inclusive school environment.
• Assist with independent learning, social and emotional regulation.
• Support safeguarding and participate in regular training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Autism support experience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Fixed term until 22nd July 2027

Actual Salary: £16,208pa (pro rata to fte £32,112)

Scale 3 – Point 5

20.5hrs/3 days per week (Monday - Wednesday)

Term time only (39 weeks per annum)

“The governing body and leaders support pupils’ wider development. They are committed to making sure that pupils are prepared well for life in modern Britain” Ofsted October 2022

“Careers, advice and guidance is very strong across the school” Ofsted October 2022

St John Bosco College are looking to appoint an able, highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovativeLearning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our supportive, passionate and dedicated teamofprofessionals. Our mission is based on ‘without confidence and love, there can be no trueeducation’.

We are therefore looking for candidates who are committed to securing high standards and raising

academic attainment for all students with special educational needs. As an LSA you will lead on the

development of students’ literacy and communication skills and contribute to the supportive environment

that we aim to provide in our Inclusive school.

The main responsibilities of the LSA role will be to support those students with SEN needs across the

school. The role will include supporting students in the mainstream classroom on a 1:1 basis and in

small groups, developing their independent learning, social and emotional regulation skills.

Applications are invited from those with good interpersonal skills and experience in supporting young

people with Autism. Previous experience of supporting secondary-aged students with SEN needs would

be desirable, but is not essential.

You must also have good literacy and numeracy skills and be committed and reliable, with excellent

communication skills along with a calm, patient and empathetic nature.

Our school is committed to continual professional development, which makes this a great opportunity for

career development as the school offers a programme of regular training, which includes access to NVQ

Qualifications for Teaching Assistants.

Our school was judged “good” by Ofsted in October 2022 and “outstanding” by the Archdiocese of

Southwark in June 2025. Our Roman Catholic, Salesian school, in the heart of Battersea, strives to

ensure that all its young people are given the opportunity and support they need to achieve their best,

fulfil their true potential and go out into the world confident and ready to ‘earn their own bread’.

Early applications are welcome, as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a

suitable candidate.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and

vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 09:00 Wednesday 4th November 2026

Interviews: TBC

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Headteacher: Paul Dunne BSc PGCE MA